## Policy Analysis Report: Notification Regarding Indian Standards (December 15, 2022)
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) on December 15, 2022, regarding the establishment and withdrawal of several Indian Standards. The notification, published in the Gazette of India, outlines updates to testing methods and specifications for various materials and equipment, including those related to tar, petroleum products, welding equipment, plastics, and photovoltaic devices. The core purpose is to update and harmonize Indian standards with current international practices and technological advancements, ensuring quality and safety across relevant industries. Key findings reveal a focus on revising existing standards to incorporate new technologies and methodologies, as well as aligning with international standards like ISO and IEC.
**2. Introduction:**
The purpose of this report is to provide a comprehensive overview and analysis of the BIS notification published on December 15, 2022, pertaining to the establishment, revision, and withdrawal of Indian Standards. This analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
This notification details *amendments* to existing Indian Standards and the establishment of new standards, rather than introducing an entirely new policy. The core objective, inferred from the text, is to:
* Update and maintain relevant Indian Standards.
* Incorporate technological advancements and international best practices (ISO and IEC standards) into Indian Standards.
* Ensure product quality, performance, and safety through standardized testing and specifications.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
This notification represents an *amendment* to existing standards. The likely reason for these specific amendments is to keep the standards current with technological advancements, evolving industry practices, and international benchmarks. This is evident from the revisions to testing methods for materials like tar and petroleum, and the adoption of IEC and ISO standards in areas like welding equipment and plastics. The modifications ensure that Indian standards reflect current best practices, potentially improving product quality and facilitating international trade. The older standards are slated for withdrawal, suggesting obsolescence due to the introduction of improved methods and specifications in the revised standards.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This notification establishes new versions of existing Indian Standards and sets a withdrawal date for the older versions. Specific changes introduced include:
* **Revised Testing Methods:** Updates to methods for testing tar and bituminous materials (IS 9382), petroleum products (IS 1448 Parts 85, 121, and 143), and liquid flow measurement (IS 2912) are being implemented. The amendment text does not elaborate the specific changes to the testing methods themselves.
* **Adoption of International Standards:** The notification adopts several international standards (IEC and ISO) for areas like welding equipment (IS 16593 Part 13, IS 17816 Part 2), measurement procedures for photovoltaic materials (IS 16792 Part 5 Sec 2, IS TR 63228), and plastics (IS 17972, IS 17974, IS 18103).
* **Establishment of New Standards:** New standards for Nonanol (IS 19012) and Iso Nonyl Alcohol (IS 19013) have been established.
* **Withdrawal of Old Standards:** Corresponding older versions of the revised standards (e.g., IS 9382:1979, IS 1448 Parts 85:1976, 121:1986 and 143:1993, IS 2912:1999) are scheduled for withdrawal on January 13, 2023.
The overall *effect* of these changes is to update the requirements and procedures for testing and specifying materials and equipment across several industries, aligning them with current international norms and technologies.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the text, the following stakeholders are directly affected by these changes:
* Manufacturers and suppliers of tar, bituminous materials, petroleum products, welding equipment, plastics, photovoltaic devices, Nonanol and Iso Nonyl Alcohol.
* Testing laboratories and certification bodies involved in assessing these products.
* Industries that utilize these materials and equipment in their processes.
* The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) itself, as the responsible agency for implementing and enforcing these standards.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency:** The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), under the Department of Consumer Affairs, is the responsible agency for implementing and enforcing these standards.
* **Timelines:** The new standards were established on December 13, 2022. The older standards are to be withdrawn on January 13, 2023, providing a transition period for industries to adopt the new standards.
* **Procedures:** The notification references Subrule 1 of Rule 15 of the Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, suggesting that the implementation will follow established procedures outlined in those rules. The specific changes to the testing and manufacturing procedures are not provided in the document.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of these specific changes include:
* **Improved Product Quality and Safety:** Updated testing methods and specifications should contribute to higher quality and safer products.
* **Enhanced International Trade:** Alignment with international standards (ISO and IEC) should facilitate trade and market access for Indian manufacturers.
* **Technological Advancement:** Encouraging the adoption of newer technologies and methodologies through updated standards.
* **Reduced Technical Barriers to Trade:** By aligning with international standards, these changes will potentially reduce technical barriers to trade.
**9. Conclusion:**
The BIS notification of December 15, 2022, represents a significant update to Indian Standards across various industries. By establishing new standards, revising existing ones, and aligning with international benchmarks, the BIS aims to improve product quality, promote technological advancement, and facilitate international trade. The timely withdrawal of outdated standards ensures that industries adopt the most current and effective practices. It is crucial for affected industries to familiarize themselves with these changes and adapt their processes accordingly to ensure compliance and maintain competitiveness.
Key Entities Referenced
NEW DELHI: Capital of India, place of publication of the Gazette notification.
Bureau of Indian Standards: An organization that establishes Indian Standards
Department of Consumer Affairs: The department to which the Bureau of Indian Standards belongs
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018: Rules governing the Bureau of Indian Standards.
Indian Standards: Standards established and notified by the Bureau of Indian Standards.
IS 9382 : 2022: Indian Standard for Methods for Testing Tar and Bituminous Materials: Determination of Effect of Heat Air by Thin Film Oven Test First Revision, established on 13 December 2022
IS 9382 : 1979: Indian Standard for Methods for Testing Tar and Bituminous Materials: Determination of Effect of Heat Air by Thin Film Oven Test to be withdrawn on 13 January 2023
IS 1448 Part 85 : 2022: Indian Standard for Methods of Test for Peroleum and Its Products Part 85 Oil Sepration on Storage of Greases First Revision, established on 13 December 2022
IS 1448 Part 85 : 1976: Indian Standard for Methods of Test for Peroleum and Its Products Part 85 Oil Sepration on Storage of Greases to be withdrawn on 13 January 2023
IS 1448 Part 121 : 2022: Indian Standard for Methods of Test for Petroleum and Its Products Part 121 Determination of Barium Lubricating Oil Additive Concentrates First Revision, established on 13 December 2022
IS 1448 Part 121 : 1986: Indian Standard for Methods of Test for Petroleum and Its Products Part: 121 Barium in Lubricating Oil Additive Concentrates to be withdrawn on 13 January 2023
IS 1448 Part 143 : 2022: Indian Standard for Methods of Test Petroleum and its Products Part 143 Evaluation of White Mineral Oils by Ultraviolet Absorption Spectroscopy First Revision, established on 13 December 2022
IS 1448 Part 143 : 1993: Indian Standard for Methods of Test its Products Petroleum and its P : 143 Evaluation of White Mineral Oils by Ultraviolet Absorption to be withdrawn on 13 January 2023
IS 2912 : 2022ISO 1070 : 2018: Indian Standard for Luqid Flow Measurement in Open Channels Slope Area Method Second Revision, established on 13 December 2022
IS 2912 : 1999ISO 1070 : 1992: Indian Standard for Luqid Flow Measurement in Open Channels SlopeArea Method First Revision to be withdrawn on 13 January 2023
IS 16593 Part 13 : 2022IEC 6097413 : 2021: Indian Standard for Arc Welding Equipment Part 13 Welding Current Return Clamp, established on 13 December 2022
IS 16792 Part 5Sec 2 : 2022IEC TR 6278852 : 2020: Indian Standard for Measurement Procedures for Materials Used in Photovoltaic Mudules Part 52 Edge Seals Durability Evaluation Guideline, established on 13 December 2022
IS 17816 Part 2 : 2022IEC 621352 : 2020: Indian Standard for Resistance Welding Equipment Part 2 Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC Requirements, established on 13 December 2022
IS 17972 : 2022ISO 18830 : 2016: Indian Standard for Plastics Determination of Aerobic Biodegradation of Non Floating Plastic Materials in a SeawaterSandy Sediment Interface Method by Measuring the Oxygen Demand in Closed Respirometer, established on 13 December 2022
IS 17974 : 2022ISO 22403 : 2020: Indian Standard for Plastic Assessment of the Intrinsic Biodegradability of Materials Exposed to Marine Inocula Under Mesophilic Aerobic Laboratory Conditions Test Methods and Requirements, established on 13 December 2022
IS 18103 : 2022: Indian Standard for Plastics Polyacrylamide Materials Designation System and Specification, established on 13 December 2022
IS 19012 : 2022: Indian Standard for Nonanol Specification, established on 13 December 2022
IS 19013 : 2022: Indian Standard for Iso Nonyl Alcohol Specification, established on 13 December 2022
ISIEC TR 63228 : 2019: Indian Standard for Measurement Protocols for Photovotaic Devices Based on Organic, DyeSensitized or Perovskite Materials, established on 13 December 2022
Rajeev Sharma: Scientist F DDG Standardization I
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 685] नई ददल्ली, बुध ार, ददसम्ब र 21, 2022/अग्रहायण 30, 1944
No. 685] NEW DELHI, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2022/AGRAHAYANA 30, 1944
भारतीय मानक ब्य रू ो
(उपभोक्त ा मामल ेज भाग)
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली,15 ददसम्बर, 2022
सदं भ:भ : HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (470).—भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो जनयम, 2018 के जनयम 15 के
उपजनयम (1) के अनुसरण म ें भारतीय मानक ब्यूरो एतदद्वारा अजधसूजचत करता ह ै की जजन भारतीय मानकों के ज रण
इसमें संलग्न अनूसूची के जद्वतीय स्ट्तंभ में ददये गये ह,ैं तीसरे स्ट्तभं में इंजगत जतजथ को स्ट्थाजपत हो गये ह|ैं चौथे स्ट्तंभ में ददय े
गय े मानकों के ज रण, यदद कोई हो तो े भी साथ-साथ लाग ू रहगें े जब तक े पााँच ें स्ट्तंभ में इंजगत जतजथ को ापस जलए
जाने ह ैं|
अनसु चू ी
क्रम स्ट्थाजपत भारतीय मानकों की सख्ं या, प्रजतस्ट्थापन जतजथ भारतीय मानकों, यदद ापस जलए ापस होंन ेकी जतजथ
स.ं र् भतथा िीर्कभ जान ेह,ैं की सख्ं या, र् भतथा िीर्कभ
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
आई एस 9382 : 2022 आई एस 9382 : 1979
1 टार और जबटुजमनस सामग्री के 13 ददसम्बर 2022 टार और जबटुजमनस सामग्री के 13 जन री 2023
परीक्षण की ज जधयााँ : पतली दिल्म परीक्षण की ज जधयााँ : पतली दिल्म
ओ न परीक्षण द्वारा ऊष्मा और ह ा ओ न परीक्षण द्वारा ऊष्मा और ह ा
के प्रभा का जनधाभरण के प्रभा का जनधाभरण
(पहला परीक्षण)
8515 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
2 आई एस 1448 (भाग 85) : 2022 13 ददसम्बर 2022 आई एस 1448 (भाग 85) : 1976 13 जन री 2023
पेरोजलयम ए ं इसके उत्पादों की पेरोजलयम ए ं इसके उत्पादों की
परीक्षण पद्धजतयााँ परीक्षण पद्धजतया ाँ
भाग 85 ग्रीसेस के भंडारण पर तेल भाग 85 ग्रीसेस के भंडारण पर तेल
का पृथक्करण का पृथक्करण
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
3 आई एस 1448 (भाग 121) : 2022 13 ददसम्बर 2022 आई एस 1448 (भाग 121) : 1986 13 जन री 2023
पेरोजलयम और इसके उत्पादों की पेरोजलयम और इसके उत्पादों की
परीक्षण पद्धजतयााँ परीक्षण पद्धजतया ाँ
भाग 121 बेररयम स्नेहक तेल संयोजी भाग 121 लुजिकेटटग ऑयल एजडरट
पदाथभ सांद्रण का जनधाभरण कॉन्स रेट में बेररयम
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
4 आई एस 1448 (भाग 143) : 2022 13 ददसम्बर 2022 आई एस 1448 (भाग 143) : 1993 13 जन री 2023
पेरोजलयम और इसके उत्पादों की पैरोजलयम तथा इसके उत्पादों के
परीक्षण पद्धजतयााँ परीक्षण की पद्धजत
भाग 143 पराबैंगनी अ र्ोिन [ पी : 143 ]
स्ट्पैक्रोस्ट्कोपी द्वारा सिेद खजनज तेल परा ैगनी अ चूर्ण द्वारा सिेद
का मूल्यांकन खजनज तेलों का मूल्यांकन
(पहला पुनरीक्षण)
5 आई एस 2912 : 2022/आई एस ओ 13 ददसम्बर 2022 आई एस 2912 : 1999/आई एस ओ 13 जन री 2023
1070 : 2018 1070 : 1992
खुली चैनलों में द्र प्र ाह का मापन खुली चैनलों में द्र प्र ाह का मापन
— ढलान — क्षेत्र ज जध — ढलान-क्षेत्र ज जध
(दसू रा पुनरीक्षण) (पहला पुनरीक्षण)
6 आई एस 16593 (भाग 13) :
2022/आई ई सी 60974-13 : 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
2021
आकभ ेल्ल्डग उपकरण
भाग 13 ल्े ल्डग करंट ररटनभ क् लम्ै प
7 आई एस 16792 (भाग 5/अनुभाग 2) : 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
2022/आई ई सी टी आर 62788-5-2 :
2022
िोटो ोजल्टक मॉड्यूल में प्रयुक्त सामग्री
के जलए मापन प्रदक्रया
भाग 5-2 एज सील — स्ट्थाजयत्
मूल्यांकन ददिाजनदिे
8 आई एस 17816 (भाग 2) :
2022/आई ई सी 62135-2 : 2020 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
प्रजतरोध ेल्ल्डग उपकरण
भाग 2 ज द्युतचुंबकीय संगतता
ईएमसी आ श्यकताएं[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 3
9 आई एस 17972 : 2022/आई एस 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
ओ 18830 : 2016
प्लाजस्ट्टक — समुद्री जल/रेतीले
तलछट इंटरिेस में गैर-फ्लोटटग
प्लाजस्ट्टक सामग्री के एरोजबक
बायोडीग्रेिन का जनधाभरण — क्लोज
रेजस्ट्पमीटर में ऑक्सीजन की मांग की
मापन पद्धजत द्वारा
10 आई एस 17974 : 2022/आई एस 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
ओ 22403 : 2020
प्लाजस्ट्टक — मेसोदिजलक एरोजबक
प्रयोगिाला जस्ट्थजतयों के तहत समुद्री
इनोकुला के संपकभ मे आने ाली
समजग्रयों की आंतररक
बायोडीग्रेजबजलटी का आंकलन —
परीक्षण के तरीके और आ श्यकताएं
11 आई एस 18103 : 2022 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
प्लाजस्ट्टक — पॉलीदक्रलामाइड
सामग्री — पदनाम और ज जिजि
12 आई एस 19012 : 2022 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
नोनानोल — ज जिजि
13 आई एस 19013 : 2022 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
आइसो नोनाइल अल्कोहल —
ज जिजि
14 आई एस/आई ई सी टी आर 63228 : 13 ददसम्बर 2022 लागू नहीं लागू नहीं
2019
काबजभ नक, डाई-सं ेदी या पेरोसाइट
सामग्री के आधार पर िोटो ोजल्टक
उपकरणों के जलए मापन प्रोटोकॉल
राजी िमाभ ैज्ञाजनक एि ए ंउपमहाजनदेिक (मानकीकरण– I)
[ज ज्ञापन III/4/असा./498/2022-23]
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
(Department of Consumer Affairs)
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 15th December, 2022
Ref: HQ-PUB013/1/2020-PUB-BIS (470).—In pursuance of Sub-rule (1) of Rule (15) of the
Bureau of Indian Standards Rules, 2018, the Bureau of Indian Standards hereby notifies that Indian
standards, particulars of which are given in the second column of the schedule hereto annexed have been
established on the date indicated against it in third column. The particulars of the standards, if any which
are given in the fourth column shall also remain in force concurrently till they are withdrawn on the date
indicated against them in the fifth column.4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
SCHEDULE
Sl No., Year & Title of the Indian Date of No. , Year & Title of Date of withdrawal
No. Standards Established Establishment the Indian Standards to
be withdrawn, if any
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 IS 9382 : 2022 13 December 2022 IS 9382 : 1979 13 January 2023
Methods for Testing Tar and Methods for Testing Tar
Bituminous Materials: and Bituminous
Determination of Effect of Heat Materials: Determination
Air by Thin Film Oven Test of Effect of Heat Air by
(First Revision) Thin Film Oven Test
2 IS 1448 (Part 85) : 2022 13 December 2022 IS 1448 (Part 85) : 1976 13 January 2023
Methods of Test for Peroleum Methods of Test for
and Its Products Peroleum and Its
Part 85 Oil Sepration on Storage Products
of Greases Part 85 Oil Sepration on
(First Revision) Storage of Greases
3 IS 1448 (Part 121) : 2022 13 December 2022 IS 1448 (Part 121) : 1986 13 January 2023
Methods of Test for Petroleum Methods of Test for
and Its Products Petroleum and Its
Part 121 Determination of Products
Barium Lubricating Oil Additive [Part: 121] Barium in
Concentrates Lubricating Oil Additive
(First Revision) Concentrates
4 IS 1448 (Part 143) : 2022 13 December 2022 IS 1448 (Part 143) : 1993 13 January 2023
Methods of Test Petroleum and Methods of Test
its Products Petroleum and its
Part 143 Evaluation of White Products
Mineral Oils by Ultraviolet [P : 143]
Absorption Spectroscopy Evaluation of White
(First Revision) Mineral Oils by
Ultraviolet Absorption
5 IS 2912 : 2022/ISO 1070 : 2018 13 December 2022 IS 2912 : 1999/ISO 1070 13 January 2023
Luqid Flow Measurement in : 1992
Open Channels — Slope — Luqid Flow
Area Method Measurement in Open
(Second Revision) Channels — Slope-Area
Method
(First Revision)
6 IS 16593 (Part 13) : 2022/IEC 13 December 2022 NA NA
60974-13 : 2021
Arc Welding Equipment
Part 13 Welding Current Return
Clamp
7 IS 16792 (Part 5/Sec 2) : 13 December 2022 NA NA
2022/IEC TR 62788-5-2 : 2020
Measurement Procedures for
Materials Used in Photovoltaic[भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का राजपत्र : असाधारण 5
Mudules
Part 5-2 Edge Seals —
Durability Evaluation Guideline
8 IS 17816 (Part 2) : 2022/IEC 13 December 2022 NA NA
62135-2 : 2020
Resistance Welding Equipment
Part 2 Electromagnetic
Compatibility EMC
Requirements
9 IS 17972 : 2022/ISO 18830 : 13 December 2022 NA NA
2016
Plastics — Determination of
Aerobic Biodegradation of Non-
Floating Plastic Materials in a
Seawater/Sandy Sediment
Interface — Method by
Measuring the Oxygen Demand
in Closed Respirometer
10 IS 17974 : 2022/ISO 22403 : 13 December 2022 NA NA
2020
Plastic — Assessment of the
Intrinsic Biodegradability of
Materials Exposed to Marine
Inocula Under Mesophilic
Aerobic
Laboratory Conditions — Test
Methods and Requirements
11 IS 18103 : 2022 13 December 2022 NA NA
Plastics — Polyacrylamide
Materials — Designation
System and Specification
12 IS 19012 : 2022 13 December 2022 NA NA
Nonanol — Specification
13 IS 19013 : 2022 13 December 2022 NA NA
Iso Nonyl Alcohol —
Specification
14 IS/IEC TR 63228 : 2019 13 December 2022 NA NA
Measurement Protocols for
Photovotaic Devices Based on
Organic, Dye-Sensitized or
Perovskite Materials
RAJEEV SHARMA, Scientist F & DDG (Standardization −I)
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./498/2022-23]
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